Tata Motors shares fell by 6.31% following President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars. The United States, a significant market for Jaguar Land Rover, contributes 22% of its total sales. The impending tariffs could necessitate price adjustments and efficiency measures.
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Madras high court holds that the act of sexual harassment at the workplace is more significant than the intention behind it. The court emphasized that unwelcome behavior, regardless of the harasser's intent, constitutes sexual harassment, affecting the victim's sense of decency. This ruling came while quashing a labour court's order that had overturned the findings against an HCL Technologies employee.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore discussed their nine-month extended stay on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. They adapted to the situation, focusing on their mission, while their return was facilitated by NASA and SpaceX amid external political pressures.
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As promised, US President Donald Trump Tuesday bought a Tesla car (Model S) from Elon Musk after Musk lined up a few Teslas in front of the White House for the President to choose. Trump even went behind the wheels and Musk showed him the inside of the car. Elon Musk's son X pranced as Donald Trump took questions from the reporters and Elon Musk waited for him.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh criticized PM Narendra Modi's election campaign for using divisive language and lowering the dignity of the PM's office. He condemned the Agnipath military recruitment scheme as a threat to national security and urged voters to support Congress for safeguarding democracy and the Constitution. He also criticized the government's handling of farmer protests and economic inequality.
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